The qualifications that you need to start a career in digital art include education or experience and a portfolio of past work. Digital artists can create a portfolio on their own or while studying for a postsecondary certificate or degree in digital art, animation, or fine art. Employers usually expect skills in the digital art or 3D graphics software that they use at their company, but for freelance gigs, you can use whatever software you prefer. You may wish to earn a certification in computer software like Autodesk Maya, Adobe Illustrator, or Blender.